Upper Yarra Secondary College
Upper Yarra Secondary College is a government secondary school in Yarra Junction, VIC offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 975, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 736 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Yarra Junction VIC 3797. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Upper Yarra Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Upper Yarra Secondary College ranks 268th of the 382 secondary schools in VIC that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Upper Yarra Secondary College scores 975, near average.
School zone
Upper Yarra Secondary College's school zone below comes from the Victorian Department of Education's 2025 school zone data. Victorian students have a right to enrol at their designated neighbourhood government school, which is set by the zone their permanent address falls in. Zones are reviewed every year, so confirm the current boundary on Find My School before enrolling.
About Yarra Junction
Upper Yarra Secondary College is located in Yarra Junction, VIC, a suburb with a median household income of $1,302/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 2,875.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Yarra Junction suburb profileSchools near Upper Yarra Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Upper Yarra Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Yarra Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Yarra Junction | 0.7 km | 1067 | 92 higher | 278 |
| Yarra Junction Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Yarra Junction | 2.1 km | 985 | 10 higher | 220 |
| Caulfield Grammar School - Yarra Junction CampusIndependent Combined · Yarra Junction | 2.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Upper Yarra Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Upper Yarra Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Upper Yarra Secondary College offer?
Upper Yarra Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Upper Yarra Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Upper Yarra Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 975, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Upper Yarra Secondary College?
Upper Yarra Secondary College has 736 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Upper Yarra Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Upper Yarra Secondary College are St Joseph's School (0.6 km), Little Yarra Steiner School (0.7 km), Cire Community School - Yarra Junction Campus (0.8 km).
Where is Upper Yarra Secondary College located?
Upper Yarra Secondary College is located in Yarra Junction, VIC 3797. Visit the school website at http://www.uysc.vic.edu.au.